SEMIBREVE FESTIVAL

In its short existence, Portuguese festival, Semibreve, has built a formidable reputation for being one of the most exciting annual events on the international exploratory music and digital arts calendar. In its two editions, Semibreve has presented unique collaborations by some of the most revered electronic music artists from around the word. Including both new and established artists, Semibreve has commissioned performances by Ben Frost, Vladislav Delay, Jon Hopkins, Forest Swords, Mouse on Mars, Alva Noto, Fennesz, The Haxan Cloak, Emptyset, Ryoji Ikeda and many more, as well as presenting an informed programme of new work produced by students from Minho University in the digital art’s field. The fourth edition of Festival Semibreve will take place in Braga, Portugal, from 10 to 12 of October 2014, in the magnificent Theatro Circo. Modern Love’s occult duo Demdike Star, Warp Record’s pattern and Japanese installation and sound artist Ryoichi Kurokawa are the first confirmed acts for this year’s concert programme.